Groundwater Databases in South Africa
Data for Groundwater Management Groundwater systems are dynamic due to differing properties of the aquifer, …
Database Management
Data driven insights
Building on the progress of 2020, 2021 saw meaningful advances in the database initiative focusing on enhancing Umvoto’s dataflows (from field-to-client) and database management practices to increase efficiency in accessing and managing our clients ever growing data needs. This year’s priority has been the collation of various datasets, collected since 2018 to present, into unique relational databases and developing an integrated data management pipeline from the field to the…
Data disruption creates more opportunities for South Africa’s water-science experts
Over the last few decades, the water science community has felt the trembles, if not the actual sonic boom, of the approaching masses of new hydrogeological datasets. This influx is not only a result of high-performance computing (HPC), but also the technological advancements of highly sophisticated ground- and surface-water telemetry systems. Being acutely aware of…
Big data and transboundary groundwater resource management
Transboundary groundwater resources Water does not adhere to the strict political boundaries set by people. Just as some rivers flow through National boarders, the same is true for aquifers that store groundwater. Having different governments and organisations utilising these transboundary groundwater sources can make their management complicated and often unsustainable. One such example is the…
